Pierce did not secure either of his two targets, including a drop that hit his hands for a potential easy touchdown catch, in the Colts' 20-20 overtime tie with the Texans on Sunday.
Pierce garnered a significant role on paper to open the season, but the second-round pick wasn't able to connect with Matt Ryan on either of the two throws that went his way in his debut and his big drop may have hurt his confidence in the offense. Pierce could eventually take over clear-cut No. 2 receiver duties as the season unfolds, but at least in Week 1, he was clearly behind Parris Campbell, who recorded a 3-37 line on four targets. Pierce's next opportunity to break the ice comes in a Week 2 road matchup versus the Jaguars.